Residential Architect articles from July 2002

Residential Architect archives from July 2002

Is there a house doctor in the house? Buyers of existing homes need your help desperately. (from the editor).(Editorial)
July 1, 2002... I live in Washington, D.C., which is not known as a cutting-edge town for architectural design. Yes, we have some very talented residential architects plugging missing-tooth lots with something golden, but, for the most part, artfully-designed...

Defending Sam Mockbee. (letters: keep those cards, letters, and e-mails coming.).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2002... I am writing in response to a letter titled "Master's Voice" ("Letters," March, page 15). I feel the need to offer a rebuttal to those sarcastic and unjustified comments since Samuel Mockbee is unfortunately unable. Sam Mockbee was one of...

From the buyer's mouth. (letters: keep those cards, letters, and e-mails coming.).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2002... I recently picked up your journal in the home of an architect friend and was a little surprised by the article heaping praise on Don Gardner ("Mr. Plan Man," January-February, page 44), who will surely go down in history as the Thomas Kinkade...

Furniture polish. (Home front: tips and trends from the world of residential design).(Deborah Berke Architect home furnishings )(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... To hear staff architect Stephen Brockman explain it, the launching of Deborah Berke Architect's new home furnishings line was almost inevitable. "It wasn't like any of us were lying in bed one night and just decided we should start a furniture...

Connecting the dots. (Home front: tips and trends from the world of residential design).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Architect Michael Poris of Detroit-based McIntosh Poris Associates wanted to draw attention to urban renewal, showcase one if his favorite artists, and have fun all at once. How did he do it? He purchased a 60-year-old house in the Detroit...

USM in the USA. (Home front: tips and trends from the world of residential design).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Most designers know that you can mix and match anything as along as each component is a great example of its own aesthetic. Such is the case with the Haller System, the modular furniture classic from Swiss manufacturer USM; an 1827 cast-iron...

Calendar. (Home front: tips and trends from the world of residential design).(Calendar)
July 1, 2002... honor awards for design excellence 2002 boston society of architects/AIA deadline: august 19 Projects located in Massachusetts or designed by an architect based in Massachusetts and completed after January 1, 1995, are eligible....

Wilderness training: in the field, students unearth the link between design and the environment. (perspective).
July 1, 2002... The Northern Rocky Mountains meet the plains in the middle of Montana, where I live and work. It is an inspiring place, where the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Crazy Mountain ranges form around the Yellowstone and Shield rivers. It is one of the few...

Getting paid: nobody loves dealing with it; nobody can live without doing it. (practice).
July 1, 2002... Few aspects of professional life convey a greater sense of well-being than payments that arrive right on schedule. When accounts are received in good time, the universe is in order. The A-train ticks along like clockwork--bills out, checks in,...

Shore calling: Michael Ryan's blank canvas is a spit of land on the Jersey shore.
July 1, 2002... When architect Michael Ryan spied a 1950s commercial building in the beach community of Loveladies, N.J., he knew he had to have it. He learned that the building s 80-year-old owner still went to the office every day, so he began to drop by...

Barn leader. (Quiet time: four vacation spots hush the hubbub of everyday life.).(Harry Teague contract for vacation homes)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Gold course subdivisions and progressive architecture don't usually go hand-in-hand. But such conventional wisdom didn't stop Aspen, Colo., architect Harry Teague, AIA, from combining the two in a Carbondale, Colo., resort community. For this...

Vineyard haven. (Quiet time: four vacation spots hush the hubbub of everyday life.).
July 1, 2002... More relaxed, less formal, lower maintenance. That's the customary mantra architects hear from clients commissioning vacation homes. But it wasn't that simple for Boston's Brad Walker, AIA, of Ruhl Walker Architects, when he started an addition...

Sea worthy. (Quiet time: four vacation spots hush the hubbub of everyday life.).(Techler Design Group contract)
July 1, 2002... Modest, charming bungalows used to permeate the landscape in Rye Beach, N.H., but that's changing as more wealthy families buy lots and build bigger, more opulent homes. The owners of this custom vacation home are a breed apart--they sought to...

Rustic origins. (Quiet time: four vacation spots hush the hubbub of everyday life.).(Wheeler Kearns Architects Inc. vacation home contract)
July 1, 2002... Wheeler Kearns Architects' clients knew they wanted a spacious weekend retreat to entertain family and friends--they just didn't know where to put it. But when they found this 29-acre site in Three Oaks, Mich., they knew it was a perfect fit....

The sky unlimited: finding the right fenestration may be as simple as looking up. (doctor spec).(skylights)
July 1, 2002... You understand the importance of natural light: It provides an environmentally-responsible and energy-efficient source of illumination--not to mention the many health and wellness benefits. That's the easy part. The dilemma is determining the...

Hung up. (Architects' choice: product picks from the pros.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Knight says Marvin's Ultimate double-hung window is "a step ahead of everybody else in terms of design and function." The window has a bare- or primed-wood interior, a bronze sash lock, and insulated glazing, available in simulated or true...

Forge field. (Architects' choice: product picks from the pros.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Hubbardton Forge produces handmade fixtures with clean shapes and pleasing forms, says Knight. "They also throw a nice light." This wire-banded wall sconce with a natural iron finish is a firm favorite. Measuring 5 inches wide and 12 inches...

Foam home. (Architects' choice: product picks from the pros.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Knight Associates uses Corbond polyurethane spray-in foam insulation because it successfully achieves thermal, air, and moisture isolation. "It gives us a good seal on our walls, which is important for houses along the coast," Knight says....

Solar system. (New material: piping-hot products for your next project.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... No external power source is needed to drive these light-emitting decorative outdoor tiles from Seoul, Korea-based SolarCap Lighting. Each piece contains eight photovoltaic solar cells that recharge within one to three hours in the sun or within...

It's a snap. (New material: piping-hot products for your next project.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Installing a traditional bracket-mounted gutter system is a tedious and time-consuming job. But Rheinzink, a German company with North American headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia, thinks it can save both time and money with its new...

Point of light. (New material: piping-hot products for your next project.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... With a cast-aluminum column and canopy and a protective powder-coated finish, the Lighthouse fixture from Carpinteria, Calif.-based Forms + Surfaces offers rugged durability for coastal applications, says Laura Camp, the company's marketing...

Just hang loose. (Super fans: these new designs cause quite a stir.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Jellyfish fan suspends from a cable system rather than the traditional downrod. Translucent blades and fan body, with polished chrome accents, lighten the look even more. The 58-inch blades attach to an 8-cable system that dangles at...

Different strokes. (Super fans: these new designs cause quite a stir.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Arch's oversize blades extend 60 inches and use a 12-inch pitch to effectively circulate air. Simple lines mean that with any combination of finishes such as brushed steel or pewter, and blade styles ranging from driftwood to weathered...

Concave dweller. (Super fans: these new designs cause quite a stir.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Designed specifically for low ceilings, the Concept fan uses concave blades to scoop air in tight locations. The hanging depth of 10 1/2 inches allows for plenty of head room; a cap masks the built-in light fixture. Among the finishes are...

Turn, turn, turn. (Super fans: these new designs cause quite a stir.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The fan for every season, Outdoor Elements will survive even harsh weather conditions. UL listed for wet locations, five plastic blades with a 52-inch span cool things down on porches or patios. Raw copper casing will patina naturally, or...

Singular sensation. (Super fans: these new designs cause quite a stir.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A single 60-inch blade makes the Enigma stick out in the world of ceiling fans. The blade sits at an 18-inch pitch for maximum air movement, resulting in a pulsating puff. Control the three fan speeds and built-in halogen uplighting via remote...

Double feature. (Super fans: these new designs cause quite a stir.).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Fluid metal arms support the Vent-Bettina's twin fans and 13-inch blades. The blades spin clockwise as the entire system rotates counter-clockwise on its axis. Measuring 42 inches from end to end, the unit comes in polished chrome or brushed...

Grand eloquence: rasmussen-donahue house, palm beach, fla., ca. 1923-1924: Addison Mizner. (end quote).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... "[my goal is to] make a building look traditional and as though it had fought its way from a small unimportant structure to a great rambling house." --addison mizner Florida architect Addison Mizner was at the peak of his popularity...